Are you an experience Product Manager within the Travel Industry? Are you experienced in contracting and maintaining excellent supplier / hotel relationships? Are you based in Kent and looking to avoid the London commute?? WE HAVE THE PERFECT ROLE FOR YOU!We are working with an established Tour Operator based in Kent, who are looking for an experienced Product Manager (hotel) to join their team.The role:
Negotiation of FIT/Beach contracts and special offers in line with company expectations
Direct responsibility for contract accuracy and completion
Maintain and react to competitor analysis on FIT/Beach product
Research and develop new markets and destinations
Maintaining excellent supplier relationships and promoting the company brand positively
Analyse market trends (both own product and industry) to propose and then develop new products
To monitor the daily sales with the Head of Product to highlight areas / products to improve sales for the business.
To undertake overseas visit from time to time to contract hotels and to inspect destinations and services.
All costs/dates for assigned areas loaded
Ensure all process for contracts to be loaded correctly
Ensure timely delivery of all brochures in conjunction with the Head of Product and the marketing department
In conjunction with the Head of Product and the team, look to streamline processes and introduce good working practices
To ensure the team is working as efficiently and productively as possible and to ensure accuracy of all material being sent out from the dept.
The above is a general overview of the main job tasks – other tasks may need to be undertaken from time to time – should the Chairman, CCO or Head of Product require
The person:
5 years plus experience in Product / Contracting within the Travel Industry
Great Geographical knowledge (Europe desirable)
Experience contracting hotels (Europe desirable)
Natural relationship builder
Fantastic attention to detail
Fantastic multitasker
Great team player
The package:
A salary of £40,000 – £44,000 + generous annual bonus
Hybrid working (Kent offices)
Flexible working hours
Private pension
Private health cover
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership
Work one month from anywhere in the world
Lunch on us in the office every other Thursday
Fresh fruits and essentials for breakfast
Department and company team-building dinners
Long service awards scheme
Annual leave buy and sale scheme
Personal days
Professional learning sponsorship and professional subscriptions
Life cover
Enhanced payment for maternity and paternity leave
Nursery vouchers
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Expected salary
£44000 per year
Location
Kent
Job date
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:28:30 GMT
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